To: Board of Supervisors
From: Ellen McDonnell, Public Defender
Report Title: Purchase of two vehicles for the Public Defender’s Client Services Program
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Public Defender’s Office (0243)/Public Works - ISF Fleet Services (0064): APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-24-00510 authorizing new revenue in the amount of $70,000 from the Public Defender (0243) and appropriating it to Public Works - ISF Fleet Services (0064) for the purchase of two vehicles for the Client Services Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action increases revenue in Public Works - ISF Fleet Services (0064) and reduces appropriations by $70,000 out of the Public Defender’s general funds (2909/4953).
BACKGROUND:
The Public Defender’s Client Services Program provides and enhances integrated programs and services for successful reentry of the Department’s adult and youth clients. The social workers under this program are in need of vehicles to effectively meet with clients, their families and support systems, and resource agencies in order to link our clients with the necessary community-based services and resources.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this purchase is not approved, the Public Defender’s social workers will be required to find alternate ways to meet with clients and community-based agencies, which may jeopardize the Department’s ability to support our clients.